Teen of The Month
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Local teen to be awarded
$5,000 scholarship
Pennsylvania General Energy Company (PGE) and Sample News Group, the parent company of The Standard Journal in Milton has launched a Lycoming Valley Teen of the Month program in partnership with the fifteen high schools in Lycoming, Sullivan and lower Tioga County counties to recognize the exemplary efforts of high school seniors.
Each month the schools will nominate a senior (or seniors) for Teen of the Month and The Standard Journal staff will judge and announce a winner the last Wednesday of each month, September through May. The teens will be chosen not only on their academic and sports achievements, but also those who excel in other extracurriculars – such as band, chorus, and at church or in their communities. PGE is looking for students who truly make a difference, going above and beyond in their local community. A student will be highlighted with a story and photo detailing his or her accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom.
Once all students have been recognized, Pennsylvania General Energy Company LLC will award a $5,000 scholarship to the TEEN OF THE YEAR at a reception, details forthcoming.
The scholarship can be used toward the continuation of their studies.
At the end of the school year, every Teen of the Month biography will be featured in a special publication.
This program is an acknowledgement of student leadership and a recognition of students who achieve the balance it requires to excel in the classroom and in the communities in which they live and, in some cases, work.
Students who give back to the community through their efforts in clubs or extra-curriculars deserve recognition, and the “Teen of the Month” program is a great way to highlight these future leaders by honoring their achievements for all to see,” says Rachel Anderson of PGE’s Corporate Giving Committee..“We are proud to recognize and praise all those students striving to do their best.” This is PGE’s second year doing a scholarship program in the area for local teens.
We are extremely honored to partner with Pennsylvania General Energy Company to feature the best and brightest students in the Lycoming Valley. “Our students are our future and we need to engage them and recognize their efforts” said George “Scoop” Sample of Sample News Group.
A Teen of the Month story will be featured on the Lycoming Valley Teens Facebook page and on the Lycoming Valley Teens Make a Difference Website.
Teen of the Month dreams of following in her family's footsteps
MUNCY — Growing up in a family of teachers, Addison Gresh found inspiration and a love for teaching that only grew with time spent coaching and volunteering alongside children in her community.
October Teen of the Month
MUNCY — Growing up on the Source Farm Foundation and Ecovillage in St. Thomas, Jamaica, Cy Dixon was surrounded by the best the ecosystem had to offer, from preserved wildlife, lush tropical green to the stunning sight of the Caribbean sea and Morant Bay.
November Teen of the Month
CANTON — Growing up in a close-knit community, Isabel Schoonover has always believed in the power of helping others. With parents who are both deeply involved in their community — her father a small business owner and her mother in child protective services — Schoonover was inspired early on to give back in meaningful ways.
Teen of the Month focused
on serving others
MUNCY — For Taylor Shannon, a senior at Muncy Area Junior/Senior High School, community involvement and athletics have shaped her high school journey and future.
Teen of the month following family's footsteps of service
MUNCY — Summer Miller’s path to a career in the military began long before she signed up for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Inspired by her great-uncle’s service in the Navy, the Muncy Area High School senior has always known she would pursue a life of service.
Junior firefighter named
Teen of the Month
CANTON — Tyler Engel’s future has always been rooted in service, with his dedication to helping others stretching back to childhood. From his early days shadowing his father — a former assistant fire chief — to his current role as a junior firefighter and future dreams of becoming a combat medic, the Canton Junior-Senior High School senior has set his sights on making a difference in his community.
PGE Building Strong Community
PGE is a local natural gas exploration and production company that has been active in PA for 30+ years.
We focus on producing quality energy and protecting the environment, but also building strong community. PGE has developed a $5000 scholarship program to area seniors that are going above and beyond for their schools and communities.
This program will highlight seniors throughout the Lycoming Valley each month for their accomplishments in and out of school. Toward the end of the 2025 school year, one of the prior monthly students will be selected for the “Student of the Year” and receive the scholarship. Hard work is a core value for PGE, and we want to highlight students for their achievements and plans to help shape a better community and workforce for the future.